Syllabus
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Course Code: BH-ENG605 Course Name: Text and Performance |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction (i) Introduction to theories of Performance (ii) Historical overview of Western and Indian theatre (iii) Forms and Periods: Classical, Contemporary, Stylized, Naturalist Topics for Student Presentations: a. Perspectives on theatre and performance b. Historical development of theatrical forms c. Folk traditions |
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| 2 | Theatrical Forms and Practices 1. Types of theatre, semiotics of performative spaces, e.g. proscenium ‘in the round’, amphitheatre, open-air, etc. 2. Voice, speech: body movement, gestures and techniques (traditional and contemporary), floor exercises: improvisation/characterization Topics for Student Presentations: a. On the different types of performative space in practice b. Poetry reading, elocution, expressive gestures, and choreographed movement |
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| 3 | Theories of Drama 1. Theories and demonstrations of acting: Stanislavsky, Brecht 2. Bharata Topics for Student Presentations: a. Acting short solo/ group performances followed by discussion and analysis with application of theoretical perspectives |
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| 4 | Theatrical Production 1. Direction, production, stage props, costume, lighting, backstage support. 2. Recording/archiving performance/case study of production/performance/impact of media on performance processes. Topics for Student Presentations: a. All aspects of production and performance; recording, archiving, interviewing performers and data collection. |
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